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jimmy927
I have question about INTACS. Is it good to have INTACS. Are they Safe can they Correct 6/60 Vision.
Also, Can Anyone suggest that KERETOPLASTY takes how much time to heal. I mean how soon i can join office if all goes well.
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jimmy927
Thank you Sir,
Is 6/60 Vision can be corrected by INTACS i doubt. But i will talk to my doctor for ADVICE.
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Ray T Oyakawa, MD
I would recommend seeing a corneal specialist who does intacts. A keratoplasty can take a year to heal with significant astigmatism that may require PRK.
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